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I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 1
I945P-A7
FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation...writing.
The content of this user's manual is subject to be changed without notice and we will not be...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 2
... (CPU 8
2.2
FAN Headers 10
2.3
Installing System Memory 11
2.4
Connectors and Slots 12
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 15
3.1
How to Setup Jumpers 15
3.2
Detail Settings 15
Chapter 4: Useful Help 23
4.1
Award BIOS Beep Code 23
4.2
Extra Information 23
4.3
Troubleshooting 25
Chapter 5: Dual Video Function 26
5.1
Requirements 26
5.2
Installing Graphics Cards...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 3
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
A. Hardware CPU Supports LGA 775. Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor up to 3.8GHz. Supports Intel Pentium D processor. Front Side Bus at the following frequency ranges: 533MT/s (133MHz Core Clock) 800MT/s (200MHz Core Clock) 1066MT/s (266MHz Core Clock) Supports Hyper-Threading Technology. (HT) Supports Execute Disable ...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 7
I945P-A7
6 audio ports support 8+2 channels audio-out facilities. (ALC882).
PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard
Parallel
COM1 COM1
Giga LAN
USB x2
USB x2
Center/Left Rear Side
Line-in Line-out MIC-in
Notice for ALC882 Codec:
1. When connecting audio devices into audio ports, the audio driver will auto-detect and pop-up the port function selection window. User can choose different functions for each ...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 8
I945P-A7 B. BIOS & Software
BIOS Award legal BIOS. Supports APM1.2. Supports ACPI Supports USB Function.
Software Supports Warpspeeder™, 9th Touch™, WINFLASHER™ and FLASHER™.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X 1 HDD Cable X 1 User's Manual X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1 USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF Cable X 1 (optional...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 10
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
COM1
Codec
CPU1
Special Notice:
Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged.
Pin Cap
Step 1: Pull the lever sideways away ...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 11
I945P-A7 Step 2: Look for the black cut edge on socket, and the white dot on CPU
should point forwards this black cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 13
COM1
DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2
I945P-A7
2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
Codec
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 25
....biostar.com.tw 3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from Biostar website. 4. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy disk. 5. Insert the bootable disk into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. System will boo-up to DOS prompt. 7. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. 8. System will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. The BIOS has been recovered...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 27
... snaps into place.
System does not boot from hard disk 1. drive, can be booted from optical drive.
2.
Check cable running from disk to disk controller board. Make sure both ends are securely plugged in; check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup.
Backing up the hard drive is extremely important. All hard disks are capable of breaking down at any time.
System...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 28
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CHAPTER 5: DUAL VIDEO FUNCTION
Note: Dual Video Function is only for Rev 1.0.
5.1 REQUIREMENTS
Only Windows XP supports Dual Video function. Two identical graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified. The graphics card driver should support NVIDIA SLI technology. The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by the system, or the system will be unstable.
5.2 ...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 29
...
Normal Mode: Only PCI-Ex16 slot supports PCI-Express x16 interface graphics
card function. PCI-EX slot supports PCI-Express x4 interface expansion card
function. Dual Video Mode: Use Dual Video Bridge (BRI-2) connector to link two identical
PCI-E x16 interface graphics cards that are NVIDIA certified. Coordinate with graphics card driver to set Dual Video function.
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I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 30
.... Also, in the About panel, you can get detail descriptions about BIOS model and chipsets. In addition, the frequency status of CPU, memory, AGP and PCI along with the CPU speed are synchronically shown on our main panel. Moreover, to protect users' computer systems if the setting is not appropriate when testing and results in system fail or...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 31
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6.3 INSTALLATION
1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop up. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to install.
2. When you see the following dialog in setup procedure, it means setup is completed. If the "Launch... are just only for reference, the screen printed in this user manual will change according to your motherboard on hand.
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I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 32
I945P-A7
6.4 [WARPSPEEDER™] INCLUDES 1 TRAY ICON AND 5 PANELS
1. Tray Icon: Whenever the Tray Icon utility is launched, it will display a little tray icon on the right side of Windows Taskbar.
This utility is responsible for conveniently invoking [WarpSpeeder™] Utility. You can use the mouse by clicking the left button in order to invoke...
I945P-A7 v1.x user's manual - Page 33
I945P-A7 2. Main Panel
If you click the tray icon, [WarpSpeeder™] utility will be invoked. Please refer to the following figure; the utility's first window you will see is Main Panel. Main Panel contains features as follows: a. Display the CPU Speed, CPU external clock, Memory clock, AGP clock, and PCI clock information. b. Contains About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware...